How Important Are Feelings?
Summary
- Feelings are a natural part of us, but I've learned that they aren't always trustworthy.
- There have been instances where my emotions pointed me one way, but that wasn't the best direction.
- It’s important to recognize that just because we feel something doesn't make it accurate or useful.
- Sometimes we might say we feel like we can't continue, but in reality, we are still moving forward.
- This discrepancy means that the way we talk about our feelings can be misleading.
- We should rephrase our feelings honestly—it's not about not being able to continue, but preferring not to.
- By acknowledging our true feelings, we can better understand our motivations and limitations.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest first acknowledging your feelings when making decisions. It's like having an alarm system; it tells you something is happening, but it doesn't always mean there's real danger. So, when you feel something, take a step back and ask yourself, "Is this feeling helping me, or just confusing me?"
A good way to handle emotions is to change the way you talk about them. Instead of saying, "I can't do this," try saying, "I'm finding this really hard, but I'm still trying." This helps you understand what you're truly feeling and keeps you moving forward.
When you're working on your business or personal goals, use your feelings as signals, not set-in-stone facts. Say you're feeling scared of starting something new. Instead of stopping because of fear, figure out why it's scary and what you can learn from that feeling. Maybe it means you need to prepare more or get some help.
Remember, feelings can point you in the wrong way sometimes. If you're feeling down and like giving up, that's when you need to be extra honest with yourself. Check if it's really about not being able to continue, or if it's just hard at the moment. Break tasks into smaller steps if you need to, and celebrate small wins. That way, you keep the momentum going.
Always stay curious about your feelings. When a feeling pops up, treat it like a clue and investigate it. This can lead you to understand better what drives and limits you, helping you grow as an entrepreneur or just as a person trying to achieve their dreams.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"feelings exist but how useful are they"
– Leila Hormozi
"there's many times my feelings have led me in the wrong direction"
– Leila Hormozi
"I don't find them to be reliable sources of information"
– Leila Hormozi
"especially in times where you're like I feel like I can't keep going"
– Leila Hormozi
"you really would prefer not to keep going but you are"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
feelings exist but how useful are they there's many times my feelings have led me in the wrong direction I don't find them to be reliable sources of information especially in times where you're like I feel like I can't keep going well you are so the feeling's wrong which really just means the language is incorrect you really would prefer not to keep going but you are
